Bobby McHale, 15, received a letter from exam board AQA commending his exceptional skill in walking to the bus stop, waiting for it to arrive and getting on. [>

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Straight-A student Bobby said he did not even know he had taken part in the exam. And he added: “When I read out the details to the family we all fell about laughing.” His dad Andy, a businessman, joked: “We think he may go far… so long as he gets the No 135!”[>

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The teen, from Bury, Lancs, was awarded the certificate after taking part in a three-week holiday scheme run by Bury Youth Services. A spokesman for exam board AQA said: “The Unit Award Scheme appreciates different people have different needs.[>

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“We expect centres to ensure that candidates are entered for units that are appropriate to their needs and abilities.”[>

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And it’s not the only barmy qualification on offer. Students can also earn a BTEC certificate for touring Britain’s best surf spots, an English Literature A-level in the Harry Potter books, a qualification in stand-up comedy from Salford University and qualifications in shelf-stacking from Tesco.[>